Associate Network and Security Engineer

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The Associate Network and Security Engineer is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of all enterprise LAN, WLAN and WAN. The primary duties include network backups, network infrastructure device installation/maintenance and top-level network troubleshooting for the organization.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, computer science, business, informatics or related field AND Two (2) years’ experience working in an enterprise-class network implementing and administrating various Cisco and/or other vendor(s) network and security equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND Four (4) years’ experience implementing and troubleshooting Local Area Networks (LAN), Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

Additional certifications in support of the responsibilities of the position will be provided by WVUHS Information Technology. Internal employees must meet all mandatory competencies in their current position in order to qualify for promotion within IT.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Certifications such as Cisco Specialty Certification.
• Proven track record of managing complex network infrastructure projects from inception to completion, experience in delegating tasks, managing budgets, and developing technical roadmaps. Demonstrated expertise in providing high‑level technical support and guidance to junior team members.

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs analysis of network topology maps and provides feedback to Senior Network and Security Engineers.
• Performs advanced configuration of networking equipment.
• Installs data communications networking equipment.
• Collaborates with the Senior Network and Security Engineer on LAN architecture design.
• Maintains, and upgrades existing remote connectivity.
• Consults and coordinates with Installation Team and the Senior Network and Security Engineer on network upgrades/changes.
• Implements routed protocols.
• Installs and configures wireless access points and client devices.
• Follows wireless and mobile device standards that align with short‑ and long‑term strategies.
• Interpret regular wireless RF surveys and recommend changes.
• Assist Senior Network and Security Engineer with QOS configurations/testing and LLDP activation/verification for VOIP applications.
• Assist Senior Network and Security Engineer with the creation and application of access lists, distribution lists, and route maps.
• Liaise with vendors and Telecom personnel for Phone system and VOIP design. May liaise with network analyst for network servers/services planning, design and configuration.

• Monitors networking equipment logs and alerting systems.
• Manages fiber optic plant.
• Liaise with vendors and Telecom personnel for Phone system and VOIP support.
• Populates and maintains network information databases.
• Configures distribution and access layer network equipment.
• Supports IP address space management.
• Verifies network daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
• Maintains End of Services / End of support lists.
• Supports data communications networking equipment installations.
• Completes basic microcomputer operation and configuration.
• Troubleshoots data communications networks.
• Performs small hand and power tool work.
• Performs network daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
• Assists Network and Security Engineers with configuration issues.
• Assists Network and Security Engineers with all documentation, labeling, and monitor system updates.

• Installs network security hardware such as a Firewall, a DMZ, a reverse proxy, a VPN…